“Technology alone is not enough.”
– Steve Jobs
Any idea how many hours per day you use technology for work, school or personal? Have you ever stopped to assess your use of technology to create some tech FREE zones in your life? Take this five minute quiz to help you become more aware of how much screen time you spend on your device(s).
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Do you own a smartphone (iphone, android, etc.)? |
Y | N |
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Do you check your phone in the first hour of the day? |
Y | N |
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Do you spend your day working in front of a computer? |
Y | N |
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Do you use technology as a means of escape? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel that you stay online for longer than originally intended? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel the need to use the internet/ news/ games/ social media with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisitication? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel preoccupied with the news/ internet/ games/ social media? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel restless, moody or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop internet/ news/ games/ social media use? |
Y | N |
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Can you stand in a queue without checking your phone? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel the need to respond immediately to your messages? |
Y | N |
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Do you constantly check the phone even if it does not ring or vibrate? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel anxious when away from your device or computer? |
Y | N |
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When driving, do you check your phone whilst waiting in traffic? |
Y | N |
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Do you check your phone during meal times? |
Y | N |
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Do you feel panicky and anxious if you don’t have your phone on you or if the battery is dead? |
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Since you first looked at this blog have you at any point stopped to check news, emails, social media, text messages, etc.? |
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Have you ever checked news, emails, social medial, text message, etc. while on the toilet? |
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Have you ever checked news, emails, social media, text messages, etc. in bed? |
Y | N |
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Do you check your phone just before going to sleep? |
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Has anyone ever told you that your’re online/ on your phone too much? |
Y | N |
Total score ___________ out of 20 questions. If your score was higher than you want, you can limit your social media by setting up your devices to limit your screen time per day. Search in google for limit social media on smartphone to follow the steps specific to your device.
Tips to Limit Screen Time
- Charge your phone in a different room from where you sleep to avoid having easy access to just check something one more time before you go to sleep.
- Decide before each day how much screen time you actually really need for work, school or personal use.
- Plan ahead of time to connect with friends online at a specific time to avoid wasting screen time just browsing hoping to connect with someone.
- Make a list of other things you can do without using your computer or smartphone device to fill the time. Do you have any hobbies? Commit to spending at least 30 minutes each day enjoying one of your hobbies. Workout, go for walk, meditate, call a friend, read a book, paint, draw, plant a herb garden, etc.
- Keep apps out of sight to avoid constantly checking them. You can turn off notifications on specific apps so you’re not constantly being sucked back. You can also turn off data or switch your smartphone to airplane mode.
- Enjoy a phone free meal with family and friends. Truly connect with the people around you. Keep the phone off the table and out of sight to avoid being tempted to check something.
These are just a few tips to help you destress and to keep you moving. Check out our other stress reduction tips here. We have additional blog post specific to pilates, pre/post natal, bone building for osteoporosis/osteopenia, mindful meditation, restorative yoga therapy, partner and endurance training. We believe in treating the whole person with a holistic approach and blend our knowledge and training of movement, nutrition, massage therapy and traditional chinese medicine.
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Not medical advice or physical therapy. This content is intended to provide information and instructions on general exercises that may help increase strength, mobility, and function for specific areas of the body. It is not intended to be a substitute for obtaining a medical diagnosis or medical or physical therapy advice from a qualified licensed provider. You should seek medical advice from a qualified physician or physical therapist before trying any of the exercises or self-treatment suggestions on this blog, particularly if your pain is from a traumatic injury or event.